RTA, Greyhound Reach Agreement

By Bruce Kettelle

RTA has reached agreement with Greyhound on bringing their Dayton terminal operation to the Northwest Hub in Trotwood. Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority executive director Mark Donaghy said the signed agreement was mailed to Greyhound June 19.

“We have reached agreement on the wording of the final document,” said Donaghy. He said that based on conversations with Greyhound they will countersign and return it promptly.

Donaghy said the agreement does not have defined timelines for Greyhounds relocation to Trotwood.

He said the next step is a public meeting with residents. “We will set a date to discuss our plans at the Northwest Hub. That meeting should occur within 30-days.”

RTA’s plan to become the terminal agent for Greyhound has drawn fire from some Trotwood residents that fear additional crime and street wear and tear will result. Organizers of petitions circulating to recall the Trotwood Mayor have said it was partially brought on by RTA’s move, which he did not oppose.

“We recognize there are some fears in the community,” said Donaghy. I think people will be pleasantly surprised when they discover their fears are unfounded.”